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WORLD GOLF FOUNDATION INC

EIN 59-2998925 PONTE VEDRA, FL

Revenue 2024
-$3,259,947
Expenses 2024
$6,788,017

Program services were 82.5% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
N110
Classification
1000
Street
1 PGA TOUR BLVD

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

TO UNITE THE GOLF INDUSTRY AROUND INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE, ENHANCE THE GROWTH OF AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE GAME WORLDWIDE, WHILE PRESERVING GOLF'S TRADITIONAL VALUES AND PASSING THEM ON TO OTHERS. IT ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION THROUGH: 1. AMERICAN GOLF INDUSTRY COALITION UNITES AND ACTIVATES THE GOLF INDUSTRY AROUND KEY STRATEGIC INITIATIVES THAT INCREASE PARTICIPATION AND RETENTION OF PARTICIPANTS, INSPIRE INVOLVEMENT AND INTEREST IN THE GAME, AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE BEST PRACTICES FOR GOLF FACILITIES. FURTHER, THE COALITION RENDERS SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE BY MEANS OF CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS TO EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS ESTABLISHED TO DIVERSIFY THE SPORT OF GOLF AND SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES. 2. WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME CELEBRATES GOLF AND PRESERVES THE LEGACIES OF THOSE WHO HAVE MADE IT GREAT.

Activities or mission (Part I)

To unite the golf industry around initiatives that promote, enhance the growth of, and provide access to the game worldwide. (See attachment 1 for Full Mission Statement).

  • World Golf Foundation, Inc. (the "Foundation"), which is supported by major international golf organizations and professional tours, oversaw the World Golf Hall of Fame & MUSEUM (4a) and continues to oversee the American Golf Industry Coalition (4b) and other nonprofit components. The Foundation works to promote growth of the game of golf among adults, youth, and minorities as well as in the golf industry. The World Golf Hall of Fame & MUSEUM provided visitors an opportunity to learn about the rich history, values, and deeply rooted traditions of the game through interactive exhibits, unique storytelling and a compelling guest experience. It also conducted a biennial induction ceremony to enshrine the game's greatest players and contributors. Enshrinement can include both male and female professional players, accomplished amateurs, and individuals who have made substantial contributions to the game outside of the competitive arena. The Hall of Fame & Museum closed its physical presence in St. Augustine, Florida, to the public as of September 2023. The Foundation deaccessioned Hall of Fame artifacts following the closure of the Hall of Fame & Museum. A portion of the deaccessioned artifacts were transferred to the USGA Foundation in 2024 to promote continued public access.

    Expenses $3,697,783 · Revenue $23,288

  • The American Golf Industry Coalition's mission is to unite and activate the golf industry around key strategic initiatives that increase participation and retention of participants, inspire involvement and interest in the game, and promote the sustainable best practices for golf facilities. One of American Golf Industry Coalition's major initiatives has been a comprehensive analysis of golf's significant contributions to the U.S. economy. American Golf Industry Coalition, working in conjunction with research partners, has provided detailed snapshots of golf's role in underpinning a healthy economy at both the state and national levels. The most recent report, the 2022 Golf Economy Report, measured golf's direct economic contributions in the U.S. at $101.7 billion, and found that the industry has impacted 1.65 million jobs with total wage income of $80.1 billion. Efforts are also ongoing to quantify golf's impact at the state level. American Golf Industry Coalition also serves to unite and strengthen inclusion practices across golf participation, workforce and procurement. Under the brand 'Make Golf Your Thing,' programs include grants to grassroot organizations, activations at historically black colleges and universities, and marketing to build awareness for industry jobs, all of which ensure the future of golf is open to everyone. This multi-faceted, multi-year campaign will work to invite more people to the sport from all backgrounds to enjoy the game of a lifetime - their way.

    Expenses $1,904,918 · Grants $700,000

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • GREGORY T MCLAUGHLIN

    PRESIDENT/CEO

    Total calculated
    $398,202
    From this org
    $398,202
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    20

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $113,641
    Bonus
    $275,937
    Other
    $8,624
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $398,202

  • HERB CAIN

    FACILITIES DIR (THRU 06/30)

    Total calculated
    $198,099
    From this org
    $190,801
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $7,298
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $50,684
    Bonus
    $24,548
    Other
    $115,569
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $7,298
    Filer's total
    $198,099

  • ANDREW YEAST

    SR. DIR., INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT

    Total calculated
    $135,479
    From this org
    $121,580
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $13,899
    Hours/week
    40

  • JESS MUNROE

    SR. DIR., GUEST SERVICES OPS

    Total calculated
    $132,252
    From this org
    $118,488
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $13,764
    Hours/week
    40

  • DIANE TETSWORTH

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $66,071
    From this org
    $61,835
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $4,236
    Hours/week
    10

  • JAY MONAHAN

    DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MICHAEL WHAN

    DIRECTOR/TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • SETH WAUGH

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MOLLIE MARCOUX SAMAAN

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MARTIN SLUMBERS

    DIRECTOR (THRU 09/25)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • E WILLIAM JONES JR

    DIRECTOR (THRU 09/25)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • RHETT EVANS

    DIRECTOR (THRU 09/25)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • KEITH PELLEY

    DIRECTOR (THRU 04/10)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • GUY KINNINGS

    DIRECTOR (04/10 THRU 09/25)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2024
    Revenue
    -$3,259,947
    Expenses
    $6,788,017
    Contributions
    $3,022,541
    Grants paid
    $700,000
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $10,867,139
    Expenses
    $9,945,264
    Contributions
    $8,921,272
    Grants paid
    $775,000
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $16,141,642
    Expenses
    $12,159,093
    Contributions
    $13,718,034
    Grants paid
    $897,000

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2024 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported

  • 2023 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported

  • 2022 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $15,866,157
    Expenses
    $12,079,718
    Assets (EOY)
    $17,767,849

  • 2021 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported

  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $15,410,319
    Expenses
    $77,912,920
    Assets (EOY)
    $15,762,400

  • 2020 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported

  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $45,031,200
    Expenses
    $37,157,996
    Assets (EOY)
    $88,614,921

  • 2018 · 990

    Revenue
    $30,370,997
    Expenses
    $40,779,493
    Assets (EOY)
    $75,848,380

  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $45,336,267
    Expenses
    $42,254,640
    Assets (EOY)
    $92,157,122

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.

Grants made

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Where these grants went next →

Grants received

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 29 October 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.